As long as no additional information is required, we will aim to notify you of the decision within 28 days. If additional information is required or if the decision might for any other reason come after this period we will contact you as soon as possible explaining the delay.
Where a decision is made to grant the certificate of disregard it will be issued by post. The certificate will list all of the disqualifying convictions it relates to and state that they can be permanently disregarded from aviation security background checks.
Where a decision is made not to grant a certificate the reasons for refusal will be provided in a determination letter. If you want to dispute the reason for your refusal you have the right to appeal to the DfT within 28 days of notification of refusal, details of how to appeal will be sent at the same time as your determination letter.
Original copies of your basic disclosure certificate and any court papers will be returned after a decision has been made. Other information provided, such as references and application forms, will not be returned.